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Reekie
Reekie is a Scottish surname originating from the region of Fife, in the eastern part of Scotland. The name is of territorial origin, indicating that the first bearers of the surname were associated with a place called Reekie or a similar sounding location.
The name Reekie is derived from the Old English word "ric," meaning a kingdom or realm, and "eg," denoting an island or high ground. Therefore, the name Reekie may have referred to a prominent location within a kingdom or a hill with panoramic views.
The Reekie surname is relatively uncommon but has been documented in historical records, particularly in Scotland. Individuals with the surname Reekie have been noted for their contributions to various fields, including academia, arts, and business.
As with many surnames, the Reekie name may have branches or variations depending on family lineages and migrations. Genealogical research on the Reekie surname can provide insights into individual family histories and connections to specific regions or communities.
Overall, the surname Reekie carries a sense of heritage and geographical origin, reflecting the rich tapestry of Scottish history and identity.
There are approximately 1,577 people named Reekie in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,140th most common surname in Britain. Around 24 in a million people in Britain are named Reekie.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Charles
- David
- George
- Ian
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- William
Female
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Fiona
- Jane
- Janet
- Jennifer
- Lesley
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Susan
- Yvonne
Similar and related surnames
- Racki
- Reak
- Reck
- Rake
- Reckie
- Recki
- Raki
- Raak
- Rac
- Raca
- Racca
- Rack
- Racke
- Racko
- Raco
- Rag
- Raga
- Ragg
- Ragge
- Raggi
- Raggio
- Ragha
- Raghe
- Raghu
- Rago
- Ragoo
- Ragou
- Ragu
- Ragui
- Raica
- Raick
- Raicu
- Raig
- Raik
- Raike
- Rak
- Raka
- Rakei
- Rako
- Raku
- Raugh
- Rauk
- Reag
- Reagh
- Reake
- Rec
- Reca
- Recca
- Recci
- Recco
- Recko
- Reeck
- Reecks
- Reecse
- Reeg
- Reek
- Reeke
- Reekes
- Reekin
- Reeks
- Reg
- Rega
- Regg
- Reggi
- Reggie
- Reggio
- Rego
- Reicey
- Reick
- Reicke
- Reig
- Reigh
- Reigo
- Reik
- Reikie
- Rek
- Reka
- Reke
- Rekia
- Reough
- Riauka
- Ric
- Rica
- Ricca
- Ricco
- Rick
- Ricka
- Ricke
- Rickie
- Rico
- Ricou
- Rieck
- Riecke
- Rieg
- Riego
- Riek
- Rieke
- Riekie
- Rig
- Riga
- Rigg
- Rigga
- Rigge
- Riggi
- Riggie
- Riggio
- Righ
- Righi
- Rigo
- Rigou
- Rik
- Rika
- Rike
- Riki
- Roack
- Roak
- Roake
- Roc
- Roca
- Rocca
- Rocco
- Rock
- Rocka
- Rocke
- Rocko
- Roco
- Rocoe
- Rocque
- Roeg
- Roek
- Rog
- Roga
- Rogai
- Rogg
- Rogge
- Roggi
- Roghi
- Rogo
- Rogue
- Roig
- Roik
- Rok
- Roka
- Roke
- Roki
- Rokk
- Roock
- Roog
- Rook
- Rooke
- Roque
- Roucke
- Rouco
- Rough
- Rouk
- Rouke
- Rowk
- Rowke
- Rucco
- Ruck
- Rucka
- Rucke
- Rucki
- Ruegg
- Rug
- Ruga
- Rugg
- Rugge
- Ruggee
- Ruggi
- Ruggia
- Ruggio
- Ruggiu
- Rugh
- Rugo
- Ruika
- Ruk
- Ruka
- Ruke
- Rukie
- Ruocca
- Ruocco
- Rygh
- Ryk
- Ryke
- Wrack
- Wrag
- Wraga
- Wragg
- Wragge
- Wraigh
- Wrake
- Wrega
- Wregg
- Wrigg
- Wrigh
- Wroc
- Wruk
- Wyrick
- Wyrko
- Rekis
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